<p>(Sorry if this is the wrong place, I'm new to the site)</p>
<p>I'm considering a career as an actuary, but there aren't many colleges that offer an actuarial science major. However, I think that majoring in math should be good preparation as well, maybe also joining an actuarial club or minoring in actuarial science. </p>
<p>So, my question:
What are the best undergrad math majors to prepare for a career as an actuary?</p>
<p>Also, if you are an actuary or are studying to become one, what would you suggest I do in high school and what college did you attend or are you attending?</p>
<p>I have one friend who became an actuary, for a time at least. He majored in math at MIT. His actuarial training happened on the job at an insurance company. He later went on to other things.</p>
<p>You do not need to major in actuarial science; many go into actuarial work from statistics, math, or other majors.</p>
<p>See <a href=“http://www.beanactuary.com”>http://www.beanactuary.com</a> for more information on preparation for actuarial work. You can check the VEE course listings for various colleges (the VEE courses in statistics, economics, and finance are fairly common).</p>